"Along with all of the other evidence we have provided, one wonders why it has taken so long for this innocent man to be set free, a new trial to be ordered or, at least, a full investigatory hearing to be scheduled, " Pepper said.

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He refused to settle and a new trial was set for 2009.

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If not, then Skilling will be released and a new trial will be set in place.

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Merck has won 9 of 13 trials (one win was overturned and sent back for a new trial) and has boldly refused to set aside settlement money.

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The judge, Mr Justice Openshaw, decided the provisional trial date of 16 November set at the last hearing was to be vacated and a new date fixed at a later hearing.

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